Dynamics of the Shrub Continuum Along the Gallatin River in Yellowstone National Park

摘要: Willows dominate the shrub vegetation along Gallatin River and with other shrubs allow different growth mortality responses relative to their position from river environmental factors. The species a continuum dry grassland depending upon varying moisture regime. sequence of wet appears be Salix farrae, S. lutea, drummondiana, exiqua, Artemisia cana, A. tridentata. Individual also vary in ability survive present pressures, including periodic heavy browsing. See full-text article at JSTOR